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Vampire Survivors Keyboard & Controller Controls
Action games →Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror auto-shooter roguelite by poncle where your only direct input is moving your character — weapons fire automatically. Mastering the handful of controls (movement, pausing, navigating upgrade screens, and cycling game speed) is essential to surviving the 30-minute onslaught.
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All Vampire Survivors controls
20 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Vampire Survivors's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
UI Navigation 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Confirm / Select Upgrade | Enter |
| Confirm / Select (Alt) | Space |
| Cancel / Back | Esc |
| Navigate Menu Up | UP |
| Navigate Menu Down | DOWN |
| Navigate Menu Left | LEFT |
| Navigate Menu Right | RIGHT |
| Scroll Options / Page Up | |
| Scroll Options / Page Down |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Up | W |
| Move Down | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Move Up (Arrow) | UP |
| Move Down (Arrow) | DOWN |
| Move Left (Arrow) | LEFT |
| Move Right (Arrow) | RIGHT |
Game Controls 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Open Map | Esc |
| Skip Chest Animation | Esc |
| Cycle Game Speed | Tab |
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UI Navigation 9
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Confirm / Select Upgrade | A✕AB |
| Confirm / Select (Alt) | A✕AB |
| Cancel / Back | B●BA |
| Navigate Menu Up | L-Stick |
| Navigate Menu Down | L-Stick |
| Navigate Menu Left | L-Stick |
| Navigate Menu Right | L-Stick |
| Scroll Options / Page Up | LBL1L1L |
| Scroll Options / Page Down | RBR1R1R |
Movement 8
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Up | L-Stick |
| Move Down | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Move Up (Arrow) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Move Down (Arrow) | D-Pad ↓ |
| Move Left (Arrow) | D-Pad ← |
| Move Right (Arrow) | D-Pad → |
Game Controls 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause / Open Map | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Skip Chest Animation | B●BA |
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Vampire Survivors controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Vampire Survivors?
- Vampire Survivors, a action game, uses 20 default keybinds across 3 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Vampire Survivors controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Vampire Survivors's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Vampire Survivors support a controller?
- Yes — Vampire Survivors has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Vampire Survivors controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Vampire Survivors resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Vampire Survivors or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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